Founder's Week 1998

“The hand of God is always outstretched for those who wish to clasp it.” – St. Vincent de Paul

A University is “opportunity.”  Opportunity to realize the fullness of our humanity, opportunity to live our dreams, opportunity to contribute to the world we live in.  St. Vincent de Paul sought out opportunities to make the world more responsive to the needs of the poor.  Through teaching, academic research, study, professional endeavors as well as volunteer service, the St. John’s University community continues the mission of alleviating poverty and creating opportunities for others. 

We explore the University core value of “Opportunity—occasions for serving others and preparing one’s self for a fulfilling life” in our Founder’s Week activities.  

Calendar of Events

Library Exhibits
Queens Campus
Exhibit highlighting the life and work of Frederic Ozanam, founder of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, beatified in Paris by Pope John Paul II in 1997, St. Augustine Hall, 3rd Floor.

Staten Island Campus
A depiction of the life and work of St. Vincent de Paul, Loretto Memorial Library, Main Lobby.

Monday, January 26
Opening Eucharist
12:15 p.m.
Our Lady of Lourdes Chapel, Queens campus
Founder's Recognition Recipients

Awards Luncheon
Queens campus

Presentation
12:20 p.m.
Spellman Hall, Staten Island campus
Catholic Worker: " The Lives of the Poor"

Tuesday, January 27
Special Founder's Day Liturgy
12 p.m.
Staten Island campus

Faculty Research Luncheon
12:20 p.m.
Bent Hall, Rms. 277A and B

Supper Seminar
6 p.m.
Marillac Terrace, Queens campus
Speaker: Sr. Mary Rose McGeady, D.C. - "Human Rights and Children in Our Society"

Wednesday, January 28
Volunteer Fair
10 a.m. - 2 p.m.
Marillac Terrace, Queens campus

Supper Seminar
6:45 p.m.
Cafeteria, Staten Island campus
Speaker: Sr. Mary Rose McGeady, D.C. - "Human Rights and Children in Our Society"

Film - "Mr. Vincent"
7:30 p.m.
Bent Hall Auditorium, Queens campus
An evening of film and reflection: The story of a 17th Century French priest who became St. Vincent de Paul.

Thursday, January 29
Luncheon
12 p.m. and 1 p.m.
Spellman Hall, Staten Island campus
Speaker: Fr. Rich Rock, C.M.

CBA Luncheon
12:45 pm.
Bent Hall, Rms. 277A and B
Speaker: Peter J. Tobin, Dean - "Making Business Decisions and Applying Ethical Principles"

Vincentian Convocation
8 p.m.
Marillac Auditorium, Queens campus
Chair of Social Justice Lecture
Speaker: Most Rev. Howard J. Hubbard, Bishop of Albany

Friday, January 30
Founder's Fest
10 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Mahoney and Lavelle Halls, Staten Island campus

St. Vincent de Paul Lecture
11 a.m.
Gymnasium, Staten Island campus
Speaker: Sr. Anne Patrick - "Conscience at the Crossroads: Rethinking Moral Responsibility"

Saturday, January 31
Service Day
All Day
Habitat for Humanity Community Project - Building Homes for the Homeless
Use Your Muscle to Transform St. John the Baptist in Bedford-Stuyvesant